2011 DuPage County DUI Arrest Statistics Released

Since 1990, an annual survey has been conducted to identify the Illinois police departments and officers who make the most arrests for drunk driving.

2012-08-13

NAPERVILLE, IL, August 13, 2012 (Press-News.org) Since 1990, an annual survey has been conducted to identify the Illinois police departments and officers who make the most arrests for drunk driving. The results for 2011 are in and there are several DuPage County municipalities featured prominently. DUI Lawyer John W. Callahan states that "DuPage County including Naperville and Elmhurst have historically been two of the most active DUI suburbs for arrests."

Among the DuPage County police departments at or near the top of the rankings for DUI arrests were Naperville (622 arrests), Elmhurst (367 arrests), Carol Stream (349 arrests), Itasca (264 arrests), Downers Grove (236 arrests) and Addison (221 arrests). Police and prosecutors in these areas arrest and charge people with drunk driving regularly. They routinely handle DUI cases and they know how to use that experience to their advantage. To avoid a conviction, you need experienced defense lawyers on your side.

Whether you failed a breathalyzer test in Naperville or were pulled over for drinking and driving in Downers Grove, you should never feel pressured into pleading guilty. We have obtained not guilty verdicts and dismissals in cases other lawyers thought were unwinnable. We are tenacious and skilled advocates. We know that a DuPage County DUI arrest does not guarantee a conviction. You owe it to yourself to speak to us about your defense against DUI charges.

Criminal defense attorney John W. Callahan and defense attorney Michael T. Norris have extensive experience defending clients in DuPage County DUI cases. They understand DUI law in Illinois and have the trial experience and knowledge to protect fight your DUI charges. For a free DUI case evaluation, call us toll free at 1-877-335-6693 or contact us online at www.dupagecountycriminallaw.com.

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